Civil War (1861-1865)

Lincoln Crushing the Dragon of Rebellion

1862, David Gilmore Blythe

This political painting shows an “unholy alliance” of Democrats, Catholics, and Irishmen holding Lincoln back from crushing the rebellion. This painting gives viewers the belief that Democrats are holding back Lincoln as the political machine in “Tamoney Hall” does nothing.

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The Battle Cry of Freedom

1862, By George Frederic Root